MUMBAI, India — Emraan Hashmi’s much-awaited Awarapan 2 has made a strong start at the box office, crossing the ₹110 crore mark in worldwide gross earnings within its first three days. Released on August 14 during the Independence Day weekend, the action-emotional drama recorded its biggest opening weekend of Emraan Hashmi’s career, according to the figures cited in trade reports.
- Worldwide gross: ₹110.10 crore after three days.
- India net: ₹81.75 crore during the opening weekend.
- Overseas gross: ₹12 crore in the first three days.
- Sunday performance: The film collected around ₹37.20 crore worldwide on Day 3.
Awarapan 2 Box Office Gets a Major Weekend Boost
The sequel to the 2007 cult film Awarapan benefited from the extended Independence Day weekend. The return of Emraan Hashmi as Shivam Pandit, along with the film’s dark underworld setting and nostalgia surrounding the original, helped generate strong audience interest.
The film also faced competition from Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta-starrer Bantwara 1947, which released on the same day. Trade reports cited in the source material indicate that Awarapan 2 gained the upper hand during the opening weekend.
Day-Wise Awarapan 2 Box Office Collection
The film maintained strong numbers across its first three days, with Saturday recording the highest India net collection of the weekend.
| Day | India Net | India Gross | Overseas Gross | Worldwide Gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Friday | ₹22.00 crore | ₹26.40 crore | ₹2.50 crore | ₹28.90 crore |
| Day 2 – Saturday | ₹33.75 crore | ₹40.50 crore | ₹3.50 crore | ₹44.00 crore |
| Day 3 – Sunday | ₹26.00 crore | ₹31.20 crore | ₹6.00 crore | ₹37.20 crore |
| First Weekend Total | ₹81.75 crore | ₹98.10 crore | ₹12.00 crore | ₹110.10 crore |
Overseas Collection Adds to Awarapan 2’s Momentum
The film’s performance was not restricted to the domestic market. According to the supplied trade figures, Awarapan 2 earned ₹12 crore in overseas gross during its first three days.
The international market recorded its strongest contribution on Sunday, when the film collected around ₹6 crore overseas. That pushed the three-day overseas total to ₹12 crore.
Awarapan 2 Budget and Profit Outlook
Directed by Nitin Kakkar and produced under the Vishesh Films banner by Mukesh Bhatt and Vishesh Bhatt, Awarapan 2 is reported to have an estimated budget of around ₹35 crore to ₹45 crore.
With ₹81.75 crore in India net collections and ₹110.10 crore in worldwide gross collections during the first weekend, the film has already recovered the reported production budget according to the supplied figures.
The next major test will come during the first Monday-to-Thursday stretch. The weekday trend will determine how quickly the film moves towards the ₹150 crore domestic target mentioned in trade discussions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Awarapan 2 release?
Awarapan 2 was released in cinemas on August 14 during the Independence Day weekend.
How much did Awarapan 2 earn worldwide in its first weekend?
According to the figures supplied for this report, Awarapan 2 recorded ₹110.10 crore in worldwide gross earnings over its first three days.
What Happens Next for Awarapan 2?
The film now enters its first full weekday run after a strong opening weekend. Its performance from Monday onwards will be crucial in determining whether the early momentum can translate into a sustained theatrical run.
Source attribution: This report is based solely on the box office figures, trade information and production details supplied for this article, including figures attributed to Sacnilk and trade analysts.
